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Bradford neighbourhood
Downtown Bradford, Bradford
Downtown Bradford, along Holland Street, is the historic core of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury in Simcoe County, with the public library at 425 Holland St W and Bradford GO on the Barrie line at 300 Holland St E. The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, serves all of South and Central Ontario.
Homes for sale in Downtown BradfordOverview
Living in Downtown Bradford
The Village of Bradford was incorporated in 1857 and named after Bradford, England. It was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1871, rebuilt quickly and had a population of 2,000 by 1873.
Holland Street remains the historic core of town, with the BWG Public Library & Cultural Centre at 425 Holland St W and Bradford GO at 300 Holland St E.
Bradford West Gwillimbury had 42,880 residents in the 2021 Census, up 21.4% from 35,325 in 2016.
Schools
- Bradford West Gwillimbury is served by the Simcoe County District School Board and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.
- School assignments depend on the exact address — confirm with the board before you buy.
Simcoe County District School BoardSimcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Getting around
- Bradford GO Station, at 300 Holland Street East, is on the Barrie line and has free parking.
- Highway 400 runs through Bradford West Gwillimbury.
- Commute times vary with traffic and destination — test the drive or train at the times you would travel.
Things to do in Downtown Bradford
- BWG Public Library & Cultural Centre (425 Holland Street West).
- BWG Leisure Centre (471 West Park Avenue): pool, arenas, gym and fitness centre.
- Scanlon Creek Conservation Area (2450 9th Line), with three loop trails and the Discovery Play Garden.
On the market
Homes for sale in Downtown Bradford
16 active sale listings
Around downtown, buyers find a mix of older detached homes near Holland Street and newer subdivisions further out; some homes are within walking distance of Bradford GO. Listings here come live from PropTx MLS® data, and the market block shows aggregate TRREB statistics for Bradford West Gwillimbury as a whole.
Market stats
Bradford by the numbers
Updated October 2026
Figures shown for Bradford West Gwillimbury.
- Median sold price
- $780,000
- Average sold price
- $839,000
- Avg. days on market
- 40
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 97.2%
- Sales
- 19
- Active listings
- 174
Source: TRREB MLS® data via PropTx
Residential sales, October 2026. Aggregates only; figures may be revised.
Local answers
Frequently asked about Downtown Bradford
When was Bradford founded?+
The Village of Bradford was incorporated in 1857 and named after Bradford, England. The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury was formed in 1991.
What happened in the 1871 Bradford fire?+
The village was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1871. It was rebuilt quickly and had a population of 2,000 by 1873.
Can I walk to Bradford GO from downtown?+
Bradford GO Station is at 300 Holland Street East on the Barrie line, so some downtown homes are within walking distance. Check the walk from a specific address.
What types of homes are near downtown Bradford?+
There is a mix of older detached homes near Holland Street and newer subdivisions in the surrounding area.
Who can help me buy or sell in Bradford?+
The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, serves all of South and Central Ontario. Call 416-702-1146.
How do I search homes for sale in Downtown Bradford (Bradford)?+
Use the home search on this page or our main search and choose Downtown Bradford or Bradford. You can type a town or community name, filter by price, beds and property type, and save a search to get alerts when new matching listings come on the market.
How does The Jennifer Jones Team help buyers and sellers in Downtown Bradford?+
For buyers, we build a search plan around your budget, commute and must-haves, review listings and neighbourhoods with you, book showings and negotiate your offer. For sellers, we prepare a property-specific pricing review, plan preparation and marketing, and negotiate offers through to closing.
How do I get in touch about buying or selling in Downtown Bradford?+
Call The Jennifer Jones Team at 416-702-1146 or email Jenn@jj.team. We are with LPT Realty, Brokerage. Our Newmarket office at 350 Harry Walker Pkwy N, Unit 19, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8L3 is by appointment only, so please call ahead to book a time.
What is the median sold price in Downtown Bradford?+
The median sold price in Bradford West Gwillimbury was $780,000 in October 2026, across 19 residential sales (TRREB MLS® data via PropTx).
How long do homes take to sell in Downtown Bradford?+
Homes in Bradford West Gwillimbury sold in an average of 40 days on market in October 2026.
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